Hardware Engineer (Part-Time / Freelance)

N-iX is looking for a Hardware Engineer to complete the development of a communication switching device. The position is part of a planned team expansion due to the expected increase in workload. The current Hardware Engineer will complete the prototype and bring it to the first stage of testing. After that, the project will be handed over to the new Hardware Engineer for identified fixes, further iterations, and preparation and release of the production series. A direct technical handover is planned. Responsibilities: Complete the schematic Complete PCB layout/routing Complete component selection Prepare and support manufacturing at JLCPCB Prepare the test plan together with the team Perform testing using target equipment and an oscilloscope Record and fix identified defects Prepare the next PCB iteration Support CE certification Cooperate with Mechanical Engineers on enclosure design and mechanical integration Requirements: Minimum 6 years of Hardware Engineering experience Pre-Intermediate English or higher Experience working with Altium Designer, Altium 365, GitHub, Jira, MS Teams, SharePoint Working Model Part-time / Freelance High-level tasks with independent technical decomposition Jira + short sync meetings approximately once every two days N-iX-provided laptop and Altium license We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers